FIVE LAYER PECAN PIE

Five Layer Pecan Pie image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
1 cup pecan halves
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
unsweetened cocoa powder, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sprinkle pecans evenly in unbaked pastry shell.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of pecan layer.
Drizzle caramel topping on top of chocolate chips. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour over caramel topping in crust.
Bake about 45 minutes or until center appears set.
Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Sift cocoa powder over pie, if desired.